Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2015 9 July 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the importance of providing activities that are based on children's interests and individual needs, in order to promote their good progress in all of the areas of learning.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming for children. She provides a suitable range of toys and resources, and describes how she would help children to gain skills, such as counting and reading, in readiness for school.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to work together with parents and other providers to support the learning and care needs of the children. This allows children to feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's confidence and independence. She makes good use of her home and low-level storage to enable children to choose and select their own resources.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to promote children's well-being and physical health, through the provision of healthy meals and snacks, and lots of daily physical exercise and fresh air.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding and protecting children. She is fully aware of how to proceed if she suspects a child is at risk or if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. She is aware of her strengths and identifies some areas for development, to continue to improve the provision for children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programme for children.  The inspector checked evidence that appropriate suitability checks had been undertaken on all adults living in the household.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the range of toys, equipment and resources used to support children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and documentation, and discussed self- evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330993 Local authority Halton Inspection number 873259 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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